Preparing to Teach
Preparing to step into the classroom at the beginning of a semester requires instructors to consider a plethora of issues that impact both the teaching approach and learning activities of a course. Example considerations include: how to develop course content, organizing content in a manageable way, and choosing strategies that will align assessment and evaluation methods with course objectives. Additionally, determining how to make learning accessible, writing well-constructed assignments and exams, and creating a syllabus that is inclusive and learner-centered. It is also essential to consider how you will build rapport with students and support their learning, starting on the first day of class.
This section of the website features content that will help instructors prepare to teach a course and includes:
Course Continuity in Response to COVID-19
Iowa State University has moved all courses to virtual instruction, beginning Monday, March 23, 2020 (for official information, see the ISU
Basic Course Design
Starting with the End in Mind Designing a new course, or redesigning an existing course, can seem like a daunting
Writing Course Goals/Learning Outcomes and Learning Objectives
The goal is where we want to be. The objectives are the steps needed to get there. Course Goals/Learning Outcomes
Creating a Learner-Centered Syllabus
Creating a Learner-Centered Syllabus At its most basic level, the course syllabus is used to communicate information. Broadly this communication
Ideas to Create a Welcoming, Engaging and Inclusive Classroom
In preparing to teach a course, consider specific actions you might take to create a positive learning experience. It can
10 Ideas for a Great First Day of Class
You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.— Will Rogers Research shows that students form their
Immediate Access
Publishers and educational material providers are moving rapidly to develop a variety of digital course materials including, but not limited